| Chinese | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|
| 你好 | Nǐ hǎo | Hello |
| 谢谢 | Xièxie | Thank you |
| 不客气 | Bú kèqi | You’re welcome |
| 对不起 | Duìbuqǐ | Sorry |
| 没关系 | Méi guānxi | No problem |
| 请问 | Qǐngwèn | Excuse me / May I ask |
| 多少钱？ | Duōshao qián? | How much? |
| 太贵了！ | Tài guì le! | Too expensive! |
| 我要这个。 | Wǒ yào zhège. | I’d like this one. |
| 可以刷卡吗？ | Kěyǐ shuākǎ ma? | Can I pay by card? |
| 洗手间在哪儿？ | Xǐshǒujiān zài nǎr? | Where is the restroom? |
| 地铁站在哪儿？ | Dìtiězhàn zài nǎr? | Where is the metro station? |
| 我想去这里。 | Wǒ xiǎng qù zhèlǐ. | I’d like to go here. |
| 请帮帮我。 | Qǐng bāngbang wǒ. | Please help me. |
| 我听不懂。 | Wǒ tīng bu dǒng. | I don’t understand. |
| 请说慢一点儿。 | Qǐng shuō màn yìdiǎnr. | Please speak more slowly. |
| 你会说英语吗？ | Nǐ huì shuō Yīngyǔ ma? | Do you speak English? |
| 不要辣。 | Bú yào là. | Not spicy, please. |
| 很好吃！ | Hěn hǎochī! | Delicious! |
| 再见！ | Zàijiàn! | Goodbye! |
Practice tip: Choose five expressions and try using them in a short conversation.